Question
Question: Which of following ions is the most stable?...
Which of following ions is the most stable?
A
Sn2+
B
Ge2+
C
D
Pb2+
Answer
Pb2+
Explanation
Solution
: Stability of +2 oxidation state increases down the group.
Which of following ions is the most stable?
Sn2+
Ge2+
Pb2+
Pb2+
: Stability of +2 oxidation state increases down the group.